Corps news and announcements

by Drum Corps International

The Academy
The Academy is looking forward to its audition camp scheduled this weekend. The organization reports that more veteran members have reapplied to be a part of the corps than in three of the last four years.
ArizonaAcademy.org

Blue Devils
A contingent of 25 Blue Devils members is currently in Taiwan taking part in the Taoyuan County Instrumental Festival. View an overview, itinerary and photos already posted from the trip on the corps' website.
BlueDevils.org

Blue Knights
The Blue Knights are once again participating in Colorado Gives Day, a 24-hour fundraiser that supports organization's drum corps and winter percussion ensemble. Learn how you can support the Blue Knights coming up on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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Blue Stars
With successful audition camps already completed in Indianapolis and Ann Arbor, Mich., the Blue Stars will head to California and Texas for one-day auditions on Sunday, Dec. 15.
BlueStars.org

Bluecoats
It's not to late to register for the Bluecoats' audition camp this Sunday, Dec. 8 in Mission Viejo, Calif.
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The Cadets
The Cadets will host free informal auditions for prospective corps members at three locations in Texas Dec. 13-15.
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Cascades
Cascades are looking for a drum major to join the corps for its 2014 summer season.
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The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers kicked off their 2014 season Sunday, Nov. 24 with an audition camp for brass players in Atlanta.
Cavaliers.org

Colts
Colts recently hosted its annual season-ending awards banquet in Dubuque. The corps presented its members with a number of awards and recognized all of its 2013 age-out graduates.
Colts.org

Crossmen
Crossmen posted a complete roster of its 2014 instructional staff. "There are some familiar names as well as some fresh faces joining the team," Program Coordinator Ed Devlin said.
Crossmen.org

Legends
Legends announced the members of its 2014 visual instructional staff who will be led by Lindsey Schueller. "As a native of Michigan, Lindsey is excited to bring her experiences in the marching arts to her west Michigan roots," Executive Director Ibe Sodawalla said.
LegendsPAA.org

Madison Scouts
With the month of December to go, the Madison Scouts report that they are two-thirds of the way to reaching their goal of raising $75,000, but can still use your help.
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Music City
Music City announced the new and returning members of its instructional staff team which includes recently named corps director David Boggs. The corps will be in action next weekend, Dec. 13-15, with an audition camp in Franklin, Tenn.
MusicCityDrumCorps.org

Oregon Crusaders
Like many nonprofits across the country, this week the Oregon Crusaders championed Giving Tuesday as a way to raise funds for the organization.
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Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest announced the members of its 2014 color guard instructional staff. The section will be led by returning caption head Angela Tousley.
Pacific-Crest.org

Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment asks you to take a short 10-question survey about the corps' website.
Regiment.org

Raiders
Raiders posted a photo gallery recapping the corps' recent open house held in Dumont, N.J.
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Santa Clara Vanguard
This week Santa Clara Vanguard asked for your financial support as part of Giving Tuesday.
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Troopers
Due to inclement weather, Troopers canceled its audition camps in Indianapolis and Coppell, Texas. The corps is working to reschedule those audition opportunities soon.
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